Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (AYJ): Codes, Runways & Location
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport (IATA: AYJ · ICAO: VEAY) is a medium-sized airport serving Faizabad, India. It lies at 26.7477° N, 82.1637° E, 335 ft (102 m) above sea level.
Overview of Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is classified in the OurAirports dataset as a medium-sized airport, serving the area of Faizabad in India. It is identified by the IATA code AYJ and the ICAO code VEAY. It has scheduled commercial airline service.
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport has 1 runway recorded. Its longest runway is about 2250 m (7381 ft) long. A runway of that length can physically support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families, though actual limits also depend on elevation, temperature, payload and local procedures. Runway surface: concrete. At least one runway has lighting for night operations. The field elevation is 335 ft (102 m); higher-elevation airports need longer takeoff runs in thin air.
Other airports lie nearby: 6 are within reach, the closest being Sultanpur Airport about 57 km away.
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Airport Details & Runways
Physical characteristics from the public-domain OurAirports dataset.
Location & Runway Capacity
Aircraft capacity by runway length
Longest runway ≈ 2,250 m — narrow-body capable
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Frequently Asked Questions about Maharshi Valmiki International Airport
Where is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport located?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is located in Faizabad, India. Its coordinates are 26.7477° N, 82.1637° E.
What is the airport code for Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport has an IATA code of AYJ and an ICAO code of VEAY.
How long is the runway at Maharshi Valmiki International Airport?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport's longest runway is about 2250 m (7381 ft), which can support narrow-body jets such as the Airbus A320 and Boeing 737 families.
How many runways does Maharshi Valmiki International Airport have?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport has 1 runway recorded in the dataset, with concrete surfacing.
Is Maharshi Valmiki International Airport a major airport?
Maharshi Valmiki International Airport is classified as a medium-sized airport with scheduled service.
About this data
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